FIFA has extended the mandate of Ghana's Normalisation Committee for another six-month, meaning the four-member interim body has up to September 30 to complete their work.The world governing body reportedly communicated the latest decision to the Ghana Football Association last week.The interim body of the FA requested for the extension after becoming clear they could not complete the work on schedule.FIFA, just like all Normalisations across the globe, has agreed to extend

Ghanaian top-flight side Berekum Chelsea have become the first African side to reach the quarter-final of the prestigious Viareggio Youth Cup after defeating Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense on Tuesday afternoon.The youth team of the Berekum-based club defeated the highly-rated South Americans 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at the end of the regulation time before it went to the shoot-out.Jonah Attuquaye opened the scoring for the Ghanaians in the 16th minute before David

Ghanaian top-flight side Berekum Chelsea have become the first African side to reach the quarter-final of the prestigious Viareggio Youth Cup after defeating Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense on Tuesday afternoon.The youth team of the Berekum-based club defeated the highly-rated South Americans 8-7 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at the end of the regulation time before it went to the shoot-out.Jonah Attuquaye opened the scoring for the Ghanaians in the 16th minute before David

Reading FC boss Jose Gomes has praised the versatility of crocked Ghana defender Andy Yiadom after their 0-0 stalemate at Stoke City over the weekend. Gomes deployed the right-back in midfield and excelled, showing his versatility as the relegation battlers picked a valuable point on the road.And Royals manager was left impressed with the performance of the Ghana international.“It’s an option - like we have other options. He is a very good defender - he’s fast and strong.

Striker Caleb Ekuban is not in a hurry to commit his future to Trabzonspor, insisting he will only consider his long-term future in the SuperLig at the end of the season.The 24-year-old, who has has been called up by the Ghana national team for the first time, is on loan from English side Leeds United.The Ghanaian is enjoying a fabolous campaign after a torrid time in England, punctuated by recurrent injuries.He managed just two goals in 21 outings for the Whites, but has scored

Sport occupies an extremely important place in human life. Sport is not only able to create a healthy body and a healthy mind, but also significantly change the quality of life, help to embody many dreams come true, to succeed at the global level.Today the world is developing rapidly, technical progress creates hundreds and thousands of new areas, and we are witnessing the popularization of various sports, the number of which also increases significantly. Thus, the importance of

Aston Villa man Albert Adomah has been helping out homeless people on the streets of Birmingham.The 31-year-old has been helping handing out essential suppliers to the needy.The humanitarian gesture is part of the social responsibility project of the English Football League (EFL).All 72 teams in the EFL are taken part in handing out essential items such as hot food, warm clothing and bedding to the homeless people.Albert Adomah has been distributing essential supplies to homeless

Ghana defender Kasim Nuhu has expressed his delight ahead of the international break, claiming its always nice to wear the Black Stars jersey.Nuhu has been a key figure for German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim since joining last year from Swiss giants Young Boys.The 24-year-old’s form for the Blue and White lads has been rewarded with a call up into the Ghana side that will be facing Kenya in the final match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.During an interview

German top-flight side Borussia Monchengladbach have joined the race to sign Ghana international midfielder Bernard Mensah.The 24-year-old, who has been in blistering form in the Turkish top-flight this season, is already attracting interest from some sides in Europe's top leagues.So far German club Cologne have expressed interest in grabbing the midfielder who is on loan at the Turkish club Kayserispor.Now the player has also reportedly been targeted by Borussia Monchengladbach

Police Ladies goal poacher Juanita Aguadze believes she can emerge as top scorer of the Women Special Competition after recent purple patch of scoring form. Aguadze, who has scored two goals in three matches for Police who have a 100% winning record.She opened her account against Halifax Ladies with a solitary strike and a stoppage time goal against Samaria Ladies.''Well I’m short of words for now. I will say thanks to God, because without Him I am not sure I will be

Asante Kotoko have arrived in Ghana following their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing their final group game against Zesco United on Sunday at the Levy Mwanawasa Sports Stadium in Ndola.The Porcupine Warriors needed a win to qualify to the quarter-finals of the competition. Kotoko surrendered a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes of the second half to lose the game by 2-1.The team after arriving at the Kotoka International Airport at noon will continue their journey to

Newly-formed Mountaineers FC has appointed Manchester City-trained Richard Oppong as goalkeepers' coach of the Division Two side.The 31-year-old had to quit football due to injury and turned to coaching.Oppong, who played for Red Bull Academy and Right to Dream Academy, was on attachment at the Ettihad and Red Bull Salzburg after completing his course.The man who helped develop current Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi is the CEO and co-owner of "Richard Oppong

Ghana will face Rwanda in a friendly in Kigali after the game against Mauritania was called off. The Black Stars were expected to play their West African neighbours three days after the final AFCON qualifier against Kenya in Accra.However, plans in the camp of the senior national team has change and the team will now fly to Kigali to face the Amavubi's.The game will serve as a preparatory match for coach Kwesi Appiah, who is fine tuning his team for AFCON 2019.With the team

Ghana's international friendly against Mauritania has been called off with the team lined up to play Rwanda in Kigali.The Black Stars were expected to play their West African neighbours three days after the final AFCON qualifier against Kenya in Accra.However, plans in the camp of the senior national team has changed and the team will now fly to Kigali to face the Amavubi's.The game will serve as a preparatory match for coach Kwesi Appiah, who is fine tuning his team for

Asante Koto trio of Felix Annan, Amos Frompong and Kwame Bonsu will join the Black Stars later today when they return from Zambia following their CAF Confederation Cup exit.The trio- featured for the Porcupine Warriors as they were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing to Zesco United by 2-1.The players will move straight to the team's camping base at the Tang Palace Hotel when they arrive from Zambia.Meanwhile 19 players have reported in camp and the team

Fenerbache star Andre Ayew will lead the Black Stars team in camp following the absence of captain Asamoah Gyan. The 29 year old will lead the team after coach Kwesi Appiah named his squad without captain Asamoah Gyan, who recovered from injury a fortnight ago.Coach Kwesi Appiah named a 24-man squad that includes five debutantes and others that are making a return to the team after years out.Ayew will captain the team against Kenya on Sunday.Gyan returned to action for Turkish

The Black Stars will begin training on Tuesday evening at the Accra Sports stadium ahead of the final AFCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday. The team will report at the Accra Sports Stadium at 4:00 pm, where coach Kwesi Appiah will send the players through some warm up and drills session.Coach Kwesi Appiah named a 24-man squad for the game against the Harambee stars but 19 players have reported with the rest expected to arrive in the country later today.Asante Koto trio of Felix

Kenya could miss its final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana on March 23, due to issues with funding from the government.The Harambee Stars may not honor the match if the Kenya Football Federation does not receive any funds from the government by close of work today.The players invited for the game have all arrived in camp and are training with the exception of Michael Olunya who is injured.Kenya is expected to arrive in Ghana on Thursday March 21, 2019 if they

Experienced Belgium-based defender Daniel Opare has been handed a late Ghana call-up for Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The Antwerp player was handed the call-up on Tuesday because of injury to England-based defender Andy Yiadom to boost the squad ahead of the game in Accra.Opare, who looks almost certain to seal a place in the Africa Cup of Nations squad, was not initially called up to give coach Kwesi Appiah the chance to see other players.But

Ghana defender Andy Yiadom has been ruled out of Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya because of injury.The 27-year-old, who plays for English Championship side Reading, has been excused from the Black Stars squad for the match in Accra because of the setback.He picked the unexplained injury last weekend as Reading were held by with Stoke City in the English Championship match.He won't be fit for the game so coach Kwesi Appiah has decided that